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Argotic Syndication Framework, http://www.codeplex.com/argotichttp://www.rssboard.org/rss-specificationMon, 03 Aug 2015 00:25:32 +0200Australian nurse who aided ISIS heading homeAn Australian nurse alleged to have given medical assistance to ISIS militants fighting in Syria could face arrest for violating tough new security laws when he lands in Sydney, police and officials say.http://www.news24.com/World/News/Australian-nurse-who-aided-ISIS-heading-home-20150724
Australia's war on wind farms threatens biggest renewable projectAustralian Prime Minister Tony Abbott's hostility to 'visually awful' wind farms has sent a chill through the industry and could jeopardise the country's biggest renewable energy project, a $2bn wind and solar plant.http://www.news24.com/Green/News/Australias-war-on-wind-farms-threatens-biggest-renewable-project-20150719
Australia PM under fire for ordering fund to stop energy investmentsAustralian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has come under fire from the opposition and investors after ordering the government's Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) to stop investing.http://www.news24.com/Green/News/Australia-PM-under-fire-for-ordering-fund-to-stop-energy-investments-20150713
Australian senator threatens to grab Abbott's testiclesAn independent Australian senator has threatened to physically intimidate Prime Minister Tony Abbott, using illegal rugby tactics including grabbing his testicles, if he does not limit coal-seam gas exploration.http://www.news24.com/World/News/Australian-senator-threatens-to-grab-Abbotts-testicles-20150707
Australian political rivals unite for Aboriginal recognitionAustralia’s political rivals have met Aboriginal leaders in Sydney to work towards “correcting” the constitution by recognising the nation’s first indigenous inhabitants.http://www.news24.com/World/News/Australian-political-rivals-unite-for-Aboriginal-recognition-20150706
Gay marriage pressure builds on Australian governmentAustralian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has brushed off mounting pressure for a parliamentary vote on same-sex marriage from within his conservative coalition, saying he was more focused on the economy and security.http://www.news24.com/World/News/Gay-marriage-pressure-builds-on-Australian-government-20150702
Australia set to strip citizenship for terror linksAustralia says it will introduce new laws this week to strip dual nationals linked to terrorism of their citizenship, but backed away from putting the power in the hands of a single minister.http://www.news24.com/World/News/Australia-set-to-strip-citizenship-for-terror-links-20150623
Australia, Malaysia, Netherlands to mark MH17 anniversaryAustralia’s PM says the Australian, Malaysian and Dutch governments are set to hold services to mark the first anniversary of the shooting down of a Malaysia Airlines plane over Ukraine with the loss of 298 lives.http://www.news24.com/World/News/Australia-Malaysia-Netherlands-to-mark-MH17-anniversary-20150622
Australia tells Indonesia to fix its bordersAustralia has told Indonesia to better secure its borders in a stinging rebuke after Jakarta demanded answers to allegations Canberra paid to turn back a boat of asylum-seekers.http://www.news24.com/World/News/Australia-tells-Indonesia-to-fix-its-borders-20150615
Australia ignores Indonesia plea for answers on boat payment claimAustralian PM Tony Abbott refused again Sunday to deny allegations an official paid thousands of dollars to turn back a boatload of asylum-seekers, despite calls from Indonesia for answers.http://www.news24.com/World/News/Australia-ignores-Indonesia-plea-for-answers-on-boat-payment-claim-20150614
Australia's Abbott warns of global ambitions of ISISISIS has 'global ambitions,' Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has warned at a regional conference.http://www.news24.com/World/News/Australias-Abbott-warns-of-global-ambitions-of-ISIS-20150611
Tony Abbott's 'come to Jesus' momentAustralian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has given ministers a dressing down over cabinet leaks describing it as a 'come to Jesus moment' for senior officials.http://www.news24.com/World/News/Tony-Abbotts-come-to-Jesus-moment-20150602
Australia faces gay marriage pressureAustralia's opposition Labour party has introduced a bill into parliament aimed at legalising same-sex marriage, stepping up pressure on Prime Minister Tony Abbott to allow a conscience vote on the issue.http://www.news24.com/World/News/Australia-faces-gay-marriage-pressure-20150601
Kids who break terrorism laws will face prosecution - AbbottAn Australian boy who was photographed holding the several head of a Syrian soldier could reportedly return to Australia with his mother and siblings, prompting the PM to warn that children as well as adults who break terrorism laws face prosecution.http://www.news24.com/World/News/Australia-warns-children-of-foreign-fighters-risk-charges-20150527-2
Tony Abbott promises 'full and frank' debate on gay marriageAustralian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has promised a 'full and frank' debate on gay marriage in response to an opposition-backed push for reform, but says the issue was not a priority for his conservative government.http://www.news24.com/World/News/Tony-Abbott-promises-full-and-frank-debate-on-gay-marriage-20150527
Abbott: Australia to strip citizenship for terror linksAustralia has announced it will amend the law to strip dual nationals linked to terrorism of their citizenship for "betraying the country", but insisted no one would be left stateless.http://www.news24.com/World/News/Abbott-Australia-to-strip-citizenship-for-terror-links-20150526
Australia to bring home bodies of 25 who died in Vietnam WarAustralia announced that it will repatriate the remains of up to 25 Australian soldiers killed about 50 years ago during the Vietnam War.http://www.news24.com/World/News/Australia-to-bring-home-bodies-of-25-who-died-in-Vietnam-War-20150525
Australia rejects criticism over migrant crisisAustralia has hit back at criticism of its response to thousands of migrants stranded at sea in Southeast Asia, saying it was generous towards refugees in the region.http://www.news24.com/World/News/Australia-rejects-criticism-over-migrant-crisis-20150522
Abbott rules out resettling Asian boat migrantsAustralian PM Tony Abbott has ruled out helping resettle the wave of migrants fleeing to Southeast Asia, saying it would worsen the problem and “encourage people to get on boats”.http://www.news24.com/World/News/Abbott-rules-out-resettling-Asian-boat-migrants-20150521
Australian police thwart imminent bomb attack, teen chargedAustralian police say they have thwarted an imminent terror attack after discovering explosives at a Melbourne home and arresting a 17-year-old boy.http://www.news24.com/World/News/Australian-police-thwart-imminent-bomb-attack-teen-charged-20150509